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Pope, in short audio message, thanks people for their prayers

On his 21st day in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis recorded a 27-second audio message thanking people for their prayers.

• Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty

  

  By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
  Published March 3, 2025

  Pope Francis’ condition remained “stable” March 2, and he “did not require non-invasive mechanical ventilation, but only high-flow oxygen therapy,” the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin.

• Update: Pope’s condition worsened after isolated bronchospasm, on stronger ventilation

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published February 28, 2025

  After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm,” Feb. 28. The episode worsened his condition and he required stronger ventilation.

• Faithful unite in St. Peter’s Square praying for pope’s health

  

  By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
  Published February 24, 2025

  A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for Pope Francis on the 11th day of his hospitalization for double pneumonia.